Mental Health Specialist III

About the role

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III in the Addiction Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III/Driver position is to serve as a team member in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu. This position provides support and assists staff nurses as directed, as well as transports clients to and from treatment and other related activities. Actively participates in group activity and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care responsibilities for consumers/patients as assigned.
• Provides direct care services consistent with philosophy of UBHC.
• Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and applicable accrediting organization standards.
• Responsible for transporting individuals served to treatment related activities.
• Maintains knowledge of UBHC and unit policies and procedures.
• Contributes to and supports the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of UBHC.

Requirements

Three (3) years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field or one (1) year of full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) in a mental health field along with at least two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, including twenty-four (24) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling; or three (3) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, including thirty-six (36) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling.

Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work. Valid driver’s license.

Skills

Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests. Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds multiple times a day; requires bending, lifting, sitting. Some travel to client homes and community agencies. Moderate noise environment (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crisis, medical, substance use related and psychiatric. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Pay

Minimum salary: $27.55; mid-range salary: $28.05; maximum salary: $28.89. The final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full-time position; standard hours 40.00 per week. Rotating work shift; fully on-site work arrangement. Position is a 12‑month staff role.